Jay Berwanger

"Jay Berwanger, a Dubuque native and winner of college football's first Heisman Trophy (1935), is the subject of my latest research project. (Photo: University of Chicago.)

Ray Schalk

Ray Schalk, star catcher of the Chicago White Sox (1912-28), is the subject of my recently released book: Ray Schalk: A Baseball Biography. Photo: National Photo Company Collection, Library of Congress.

Red Faber

This star pitcher of the Chicago White Sox is the subject of my book, "Red Faber: A Biography of the Hall of Fame Spitball Pitcher." (McFarland & Co., 2007) Photo: Bain Collection, Library of Congress.